Carlos Alcaraz has conceded that Jannik Sinner is currently on another level than him and every other player on the ATP Tour after lifting his third Grand Slam at the 2025 Australian Open. Sinner added a second AO title to last year's US Open success to continue his reign of dominance as the world No. 1.

Mouratoglou pointed out that Alcaraz plays a riskier style that results in more unforced errors, while Sinner "plays at a crazy high pace without missing." He likes Alcaraz's power and ability to change rhythm. In comparison, Sinner "plays everything at the same extremely high pace."

On the latest edition of 'Tennis Insider Club', WTA star Paula Badosa revealed that Sinner and Alcaraz have become an inspiration for all players: "I consider them a role model especially for the way they handle pressure, especially Carlitos.

Carlos Alcaraz responded to Patrick Mouratoglou's comments, in which he said that Jannik Sinner wasn't the best current player.

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner who have won the last 5 Slams between them, could be shaping up into the Federer-Nadal mould of mutual respect, though deranged followers might want to see the rivalry sharpened.

The 2025 season is still very young as we have only seen the first month of it, but that gives us a chance to look back at how the 2024 season looked at this time of the year.

World no. 3 Carlos Alcaraz will lead the draw in Rotterdam, seeking his first indoor ATP title. Speaking about Jannik's withdrawal, Carlos highlighted how tough it is to preserve the body following a deep run at Majors, especially after winning the title.

Jakub Mensik burst into the scene at the 2023 US Open when he was just 17, and there, he had reached the third round. And since then he has been a consistent performer on the ATP Tour.

"Every tournament he plays, he makes the final or lifts the trophy," says the Spanish world No. 3. Read more at straitstimes.com.